My decision to go to Durham, and specifically to Van Mildert College, was made during a summer school I went on in 2011. Everyone was immediately so friendly, and so passionate about...
Hands-on Student Volunteering at The Oriental Museum
As an Ancient History graduate, the histories of Egypt and Asia have always fascinated me. This fascination led me to Durham...
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Amazing artefacts at the Oriental Museum
As a a second year archaeology student, I’m really lucky to have worked at the Oriental Museum for almost two years...
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Archaeological Excavation in China’s Forbidden City
From 4th-23rd May I took part in an archaeological collaboration between Durham University and the Palace Museum in Beijing. This...
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A day in the life of an Anthropology student
We all wonder what the student life is REALLY like, is it really up to scratch with American Pie: Beta House? What’s the ratio of work to chill? How much time do students spend doing the...
A day in the life of a Liberal Arts student
As the degree title suggests, daily life as a Liberal Arts student is varied and engaging- no day is ever the same. I chose to study for a Liberal Arts degree in order that I may be...
A day in the life of a Sociology student
As a second-year Sociology student, with only 10 timetabled hours of contact time, you are most likely to disagree with me when I admit to needing more days in the week. This is a totally...
A day in the life of a Politics and History student
Hello there! I’m Helen fresher from St. Mary’s College here in Durham doing Politics & History with Foundation. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions these past few weeks with...
A day in the life of a History student
Hey there! I’m Jess Lord – a second-year history student from Josephine Butler College! I love living in Durham and studying history – I particularly enjoy international history...
Celebrating Student and Staff Volunteering
On Wednesday the 14th of June, the annual Durham University Volunteer Awards were held in the historic setting of Durham’s Town Hall to celebrate a fantastic year of volunteering. This...
Summer in Durham……..1956
Summer in Durham…..how could I forget? Thursday 28 June 1956 was Graduation Day in the Great Hall of Durham Castle, Sir James Duff presiding. Photographs on the ‘hallowed...
My summer volunteering in the Amazon Rainforest
As a Geography student, I have always been fascinated by rainforests. To me, they are the most diverse, rich and beautiful ecosystem on our planet. I will forever be enamoured by them. Last...
My Student Life at Collingwood College
As I reflect on my experiences over the past three years, some very fond memories come to mind. As I pulled up to the Turning Circle three years ago, I remember being greeted by...